D’Shawn Turner, Felon in Possession of Firearms, Illinois 2016

Federal Firearm Offenses Land East St. Louis Man Behind Bars

A 32-year-old East St. Louis man has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for two federal firearm offenses, announced United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce.

D’Shawn Turner, 32, of East St. Louis, was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

According to court records, Turner pled guilty to the charges on December 21, 2016. He admitted to possessing two firearms in Centreville, Illinois on March 19, 2016, despite having a prior felony conviction.

One of the firearms Turner possessed had an obliterated serial number, which added to his list of offenses. He has been continuously confined on the federal charges since his arrest on June 15, 2016.

The investigation that led to Turner’s arrest and conviction was conducted by the Centreville Illinois Police and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco.

Assistant United States Attorney Robert L. Garrison handled the case, bringing Turner to justice for the serious crimes he committed. Turner’s sentence of 60 months on each count will run concurrently, ensuring he serves a total of 60 months in prison.

Turner’s case serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing federal firearm offenses. The community can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to bring offenders like Turner to justice.

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